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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering is a general program with a thesis track, but it includes different areas within the program, so that the student determines his/her field of study based on the set of elective courses he/she registers and the research topic of the thesis. The program consists of 30 hours of study (9 hours for compulsory courses "3 courses" + 15 hours for elective courses "5 courses" and 6 hours for the thesis).

Program Details

• Program Name: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Symbol: 93ME
• Issue Number: 1
• Total Hours: 30
• Compulsory Hours: 9
• Optional Hours: 15

Eligible Applicants

• Students with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Production and Design Engineering, Mechanical Power Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• Students with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, or any engineering degree close to these disciplines, and passing the supplementary courses approved by the Scientific Department.

Admission Criteria

• Years of Study: Two years
• Study Period: None
• Number of Credit Hours: 30
• Credits Required for Graduation: 30
• STEP Test: 65
• Other Conditions: None
• Tuition Fees: 40,000
• Required GPA:
  • At least 5: 3.25
  • At least 4: 2
  • At least 100: 72.5
• Preference Mechanism for Admission:
  • GPA: 50%
  • Undergraduate Aptitude Test: 50%
  • Differentiation Test: None

Educational Goals

1. A successful career in research and development and leadership in industry, energy, and academia.
2. Proper planning for students' professional development through self-learning and obtaining advanced degrees.
3. Competently advance to leadership positions in the profession.
4. Contributing effectively to the adoption of modern technologies and acquiring the necessary skills to conduct advanced scientific research and introduce innovations.
5. Skillfully contributing to the sustainable development of Saudi society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate deep and specialized knowledge and understanding covering theories, principles, and concepts in the field of mechanical engineering.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of processes, materials, techniques, technologies, practices, conventions, and terminology relevant to the field of mechanical engineering.
3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of recent developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
4. Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of a range of advanced and specialized research methods in the field of mechanical engineering.
5. Applying specialized theories, principles, and concepts in advanced frameworks in the field of mechanical engineering.
6. Problem-solving with advanced and useful insights in the field of mechanical engineering.
7. Critically evaluate, review, and analyze key concepts, principles, and theories; and provide innovative solutions to current issues in advanced contexts.
8. Carrying out advanced research or professional projects using specialized research and investigation methodologies in the fields of mechanical design, manufacturing, dynamic control, thermal fluids, etc.
9. Using and applying advanced and specialized tools, materials, processes, and techniques to deal with complex and advanced practical activities.
10. Performing multiple and advanced practical tasks and procedures in specialized areas related to mechanical design, manufacturing, dynamic control, and thermal fluids.
11. Communicate in multiple forms to transfer knowledge, skills, research results, and innovations in the field of mechanical engineering to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
12. Process quantitative and/or qualitative data and information in complex and advanced contexts appropriate to the field of mechanical engineering.
13. Selecting, using, and adapting advanced digital technological tools and applications to process and analyze data to support and develop research or projects in the field of mechanical engineering.
14. Demonstrate integrity and professional and academic values when dealing with different issues.
15. Initiate career planning for learning or work, professional development, performance monitoring, and participation in academic or professional strategic decision-making with high autonomy.
16. Manage tasks and activities in mechanical engineering and related disciplines efficiently and independently.
17. Collaborate and participate effectively in research, professional, or group projects, assume leadership roles, and take on high responsibility.
18. Contributing to improving the quality of community life.

Program Mission

Providing outstanding master's studies in mechanical engineering, advanced research, and valuable community services in an inspiring, vibrant, and manageable environment to enhance self-resources, embrace new technologies, and sustainably develop Saudi society.

Career Opportunities

• All engineering departments in government facilities
• Projects and O&M departments in government facilities
• Ministry of Water and Electricity
• Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
• Saline Water Desalination Corporation
• Public Ports Corporation
• Saudi Arabian Airlines
• Military Works Department
• Contracting and construction companies
• Electronics and telecommunications companies
• Electric power companies
• Ministry of Communications
• Ministry of Transportation
• Ministry of Agriculture and Water
• Water and Sanitation Authority
• Saudi Aramco
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
• Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company
• All factories

Compulsory Courses

First Level

• 621MATH: Engineering mathematics (3 hours)
• 608 GE: Laboratory methods and analysis (3 hours)
• 605 GE: Modeling and simulation of engineering systems (3 hours)

Fourth Level

• 699 ME: Scientific letter (6 hours)

Optional Courses

• 634 ME: Polymer manufacturing methods (3 hours)
• 635 ME: Design and simulation of manufacturing systems (3 hours)
• 636 ME: Computer Aided Manufacturing Applications (3 hours)
• 637 ME: Design for manufacturing (3 hours)
• 638 ME: Automation in manufacturing (3 hours)
• 639 ME: Fracture mechanics (3 hours)
• 640 ME: Precision Element Applications (3 hours)
• 659 ME: Mechatronics systems (3 hours)
• 660 ME: Selected Topics in System Dynamics and Control (3 hours)
• 661 ME: Advanced Dynamics and Control Systems (3 hours)
• 662 ME: Advanced Mechanical Vibration (3 hours)
• 664 ME: Dynamics of Mechanical Systems (3 hours)
• 665 ME: Advanced measurement methods and devices (3 hours)
• 666 ME: Robots (3 hours)
• 667 ME: Digital control system design (3 hours)
• 668 ME: Optimal control (3 hours)
• 633 ME: Advanced Materials Mechanics (3 hours)
• 632 ME: Advanced Materials Engineering (3 hours)
• 631 ME: Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
• 630 ME: Selected Topics in Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
• 663 ME: Intelligent Control Systems (3 hours)
• 669 ME: Flight Dynamics and Control (3 hours)
• 670 ME: Selected Topics in Mechanical Power Engineering (3 hours)
• 671 ME: Advanced heat transfer (3 hours)
• 672 ME: Advanced Thermodynamics (3 hours)
• 673 ME: Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3 hours)
• 674 ME: Power conversions (3 hours)
• 675 ME: Thermal power plants (3 hours)
• 676 ME: Turbo machines (3 hours)
• 677 ME: Safety and Environmental Engineering (3 hours)
• 678 ME: Combustion and fuel (3 hours)
• 679 ME: Solar Energy Systems Engineering (3 hours)
• 680 ME: Water thawing (3 hours)